VolunTeaming

VolunTeaming is now offered under The Ritz-Carlton social responsibility program, Community Footprints. Transcending traditional group activities, VolunTeaming combines teambuilding with volunteer activities that create lasting memories for the participants. Recognizing that many groups want their teambuilding time to make a meaningful contribution, these programs enable guests to be a force for good and feel personally connected to the place that they visit.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas has partnered with the North Texas Food Bank in support of their mission to ReThink Hunger. Since 2008, the NTFB has doubled the number of meals they provide across North Texas; however they continue to see new faces of hunger and through no fault of their own. More food cannot simply be moved out the doors; operational efficiencies and food distribution solutions are vital to effectively serving those in need. We invite your group to reserve a portion of its day and join us in creating a healthier, smarter and stronger food bank.

As a part of Bigger Hunger, Better Solutions, groups of 10 or more will visit one the NTFB’s two distribution centers to sort a variety of edible goods in the warehouse or prepare food-filled backpacks for the organization’s after-school kids program. This rewarding weekday program includes round-trip transportation between the distribution center and The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, snacks, bottled water and a personalized Community Footprints t-shirt for each attendee.

To secure your group’s participation in this gratifying weekday experience, please call (214) 922-4724. *Advance reservations are required and program is based upon availability.

Environmental Responsibility

Meetings and events at The Ritz-Carlton are carefully designed to create an unparalleled guest experience while protecting our natural resources. Together with our property-based Ritz-Carlton Environmental Action Conservation Teams (REACT) you and your attendees can support our efforts to reduce our environmental imprint and make a meaningful difference. Within our hotels, we reduce energy and water usage, offer a linen and terry reuse program, and utilize environmentally preferable cleaning products. Our meeting venues support a sustainable future by offering recycled paper products and pens, water service options, organic and local food and sustainable seafood options.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is proud to promote sustainability and the conservation of energy and natural resources throughout its daily hotel operations. Highlights of the hotel’s green initiatives include:

The restaurant kitchen is equipped with a state-of-the-art exhaust system which dramatically mitigates grease and smoke levels and currently is rarely placed in restaurants due to its extremely high cost.

The hotel conserves water by offering guests the opportunity to reuse towels and launder bed linens every other day, using low flow water fixtures and 90% drought tolerant landscaping with automatic rain shutoff sensors.

The clean-water cycle from 13 hotel ice machines is used to provide water to the building’s cooling towers, preserving water as well as power.

Multi-stage boilers and water heaters have been installed to conserve gas usage by the hotel.

Variable speed drives are located on all hotel motors to maximize electric energy conservation.

Power is conserved throughout the hotel by use of energy efficient light bulbs, motion sensor-detected lighting and by means of public and guest room thermostat setback programs.

The restaurant’s outdoor dining area is equipped with LED lighting, which conserves 80% of energy used by other forms of lighting.

The hotel offers a new 100% plant-based bottled water product by Prima®. The bottles use about 50% less energy and fossil fuels and 75% less greenhouse gases than a traditional plastic bottle. They are fully compostable and can be made into a brand new bottle.

Saline-treated swimming pool which exposes guests and the environment to fewer chemicals, making the swimming experience more comfortable for eyes, skin and the senses. Many guests equate swimming in a salinated pool to a soft-water bath – truly the ultimate in swimming comfort.

‘Build-Your-Own Benefits’

Book your group event at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas taking place in July, August or on additional value dates and receive double Ritz-Carlton Rewards points and the ability to enhance your event with an array of complimentary perks.

‘Build-Your-Own Benefits’Select seven of the following enhancements with 200+ total room nights - Select five of the following enhancements with 100 to 199 total room nights - Select three of the following enhancements with 50 to 99 total room nights -

Complimentary non-alcoholic welcome beverages upon arrival

Complimentary one-hour hosted domestic beer and wine reception

Complimentary guest room Internet access for all attendees

One complimentary Internet access line for office and general session room

Complimentary meeting room rental

10% discount on published pricing for onsite Audio-Visual equipment

10% discount on published menu pricing for Banquets

10% discount on spa services for all group attendees

1 complimentary deluxe guest room per 40 paid room nights

1 complimentary suite upgrade per 40 paid room nights at the group rate

20% attrition on actualized rooms on a cumulative basis

*Double Rewards points and concessions are only applicable to future bookings with The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas and may not be combined with other offers or promotions. All offers are subject to change and based upon availability.*

The Holiday Experience

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas Holiday Experience

Select The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas as the backdrop for your 2015 holiday event on select days and receive the following benefits:

$7,500.00 (based on 60 guests)

Sparkling holiday cocktail upon arrival – one per guest

$15,000.00 (based on 120 guests)

Sparkling holiday cocktail upon arrival – one per guest

Reduced event valet parking cost at $10 per vehicle

$22,500.00 (based on 180 guests)

Sparkling holiday cocktail upon arrival – one per guest

Reduced event valet parking cost at $10 per vehicle

Complimentary half-hour welcome reception with light Hors d’ Oeuvres

$30,000.00 or more (based on 250+ guests)

Sparkling holiday cocktail upon arrival – one per guest

Reduced event valet parking cost at $10 per vehicle

Complimentary half-hour welcome reception with light Hors d’ Oeuvres

Holiday recognition gift certificate for an overnight stay in Deluxe Accommodations and breakfast for two

Exclusive Guest Room Rates

During your event, guests can enjoy preferred room rates, based upon availability

Offer and current pricing is subject to availability. Benefits are based off total food & beverage minimums purchased for the event and are exclusive of tax and service charge. Room rates are exclusive of applicable taxes.

Mornings at Fearing’s

With busy schedules and limited time, an early morning breakfast is often the ideal backdrop for business. The corporate catering team at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is available to arrange your morning meeting within the award-winning Fearing’s Restaurant. Fearing’s is the namesake restaurant of celebrity chef Dean Fearing receiving worldwide praise, including top recognition in hotel dining by the prestigious Zagat Survey.

Between the hours of 6 and 10:30 a.m., Mornings at Fearing’s may offer the following:

Reduced Facility Fees

Plated or Buffet Menu Options

Complimentary Valet Parking

To inquire about Mornings at Fearing’s for your group of 10 to 50 guests, please contact the hotel’s corporate catering team by calling (214) 922 – 4728.

*Mornings at Fearing’s is based upon availability and subject to change.

Suite Retreats

SUITE RETREATS, EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS FOR SMALL LUXURY MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas has introduced a premium offering designed for executive retreats and elite small groups requiring suite-only stays. The hotel’s Suite Retreats program is available for groups of up to 30 guests and ensures that each participant can enjoy a suite while at the hotel.

Suite Retreats works as a guaranteed upgrade program specifically for small private gatherings. It allows planners to upgrade an entire group into suites at a preferred, $50 per-room premium. With suite upgrades generally offered at a $100 premium, Suite Retreats at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas offers not only unprecedented value but also the most refined and personalized gathering experience available. Additionally, Suite Retreats offers complimentary in-suite Internet access for event participants, double Ritz-Carlton Rewards points for the meeting planner*, and complimentary Ritz-Carlton coffee and tea presentations for meetings which include added food and beverage service ordered by the group.